Computer Numerical Control or CNC is a manufacturing process that involves using computers to handle special machine tools. Called CNC machining, the technique is used in the milling and spinning of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. As such, most common metals, including brass, iron, copper, plastic, steel, and aluminum, can be manufactured in this way. Fine metals such as gold, silver and platinum can also be cut in this way.

CNC turning machines are some of the most specialized and efficient tools in the manufacturing industry and offer big benefits to companies looking to expand their businesses and ramp up productions.

Here are a few advantages:

Stay ahead of the rest:

In such a competitive market, CNC machining gives companies a real advantage. The technique allows for products to be manufactured faster and more reliably than with traditional methods. Any manufacturing business that’s looking for larger contracts will need such technology in order to be able to fulfill larger orders.

CNC machines come with different parts used for different manufacturing processes, such as drilling, routing, cutting and milling metals and other materials like wood. CNC machines are highly accurate and can build all kinds of forms and shapes to a high degree of precision because they’re guided by computers. Using CNC machines, it’s possible to process materials in their raw form by shaping and cutting them. Some of the common CNC machined parts factories produce include cutting tools, control panels, axis, coolant supply tubes, tables, and spindles.

High degree of accuracy:

CNC machines are much faster than manual turning and milling. By using these machines, it’s also possible to manufacture parts with much better accuracy as the computer handles everything. For example, in industries like healthcare which have extremely complex and precise needs, CNC machining is the only option. Parts need to be flawless, and technology is the only way to ensure every component is manufactured perfectly.

Increased profits:

CNC machines might be expensive but the returns they deliver to any business are close to immediate. In addition, production costs and effort are both reduced, which means you can churn out more products, faster, and with less effort, thereby reducing the costs of manufacturing your products.

Reduced waste:

Manufacturing firms traditionally waste a high amount of materials with their processes. CNC machining minimizes waste however, which means companies can save big on the price of the materials they must buy.

 

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